The Attenuator,variable, cataloged under National Stock Number 5985-00-053-4846, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 5 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 3 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5985-00-053-4846 |
| Item Name | Attenuator,variable |
| FSC / FSG | 5985 / 59 — Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Body Style | COAXIAL TYPE |
| Attenuation Variation Method | STEPPED |
| Application Design | TRANSMISSION LINE |
| Terminal Type and Quantity | 2 CONNECTOR, COAXIAL, MALE |
| Step Position Quantity | 2 |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL B — Remove Demilitarization Key Points |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 011-0028-00 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 011-028 | 5/9 Secondary reference U.S. Government activity |
NSN 5985-00-053-4846 is a Attenuator,variable, classified under FSC 5985, Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Status: active.
3 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 2010-01-198-1077, 4130-01-531-6799, 6140-01-607-6918. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 5985-00-053-4846: Overall Height: 1.005 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Body Style: COAXIAL TYPE; Attenuation Variation Method: STEPPED; Overall Width: 1.005 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 5 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 5985-00-053-4846 has DEMIL Code B. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.